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Ferrari: Handing win to Vettel in Singapore 'key' to confidence

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto says that handing this year's Singapore Grand Prix to Sebastian Vettel was all about boosting the German driver's confidence. Charles Leclerc had dominated the early stages of the race at Marina Bay, leading Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and his Scuderia teammate until the latter undercut both drivers during the event's single pit stop rotation. However, Ferrari refrained from swapping its drivers, leaving Vettel to lead Leclerc to the checkered flag and collect his first - and only - win of 2019. Mercedes' Cowell concedes Ferrari engine superiority The decision deprived Leclerc of a third consecutive triumph after Spa and Monza, but for Binotto, the win delivered...
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